Kadhal Desam
1996, Tamil. Directed by Kathir.
Two boys from rival colleges, one rich and the other poor, become good friends after an incident. A new girl in college makes both their hearts melt but neither realises that they love the same girl.
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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Kadhal Desam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and AP International South Cinema in India.
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- Released
- 23 August 1996
- Original title
- காதல் தேசம்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Kathir
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Kadhal Desam runs 158 minutes (2h 38m).
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Kadhal Desam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and AP International South Cinema in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kadhal Desam?
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Who directed Kadhal Desam?
Kadhal Desam (1996) was directed by Kathir and stars Abbas, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Tabu.